Calvo

Calvo Meaning & Origin

About Calvo
The surname Calvo is of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "calvus," meaning "bald" or "hairless." It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals who were bald or had little hair. Over time, the surname Calvo has spread to various countries and is now found worldwide.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Calvo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Calvo: 6,883
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5086
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Calvo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Calvo is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L V OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑlvoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calvo in Braille

Here's how to represent Calvo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Calvo in braille

How to sign the name Calvo using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Calvo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Calvo in sign language

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